Lee Tit

Lee Tit (Chinese: 李鐵; pinyin: Lǐ Tiě; 1913–1996) was a Chinese director who worked primarily in the Hong Kong film scene.

Early life

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In 1913, Lee was born in Guangdong, China.

Career

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Between 1936 and 1977 he directed over 70 films.[1] Three of his films were named in the Hong Kong Film Awards' list of the Best 100 Chinese Motion Pictures.[2] In the Face of Demolition (1953) placed 18th, The Purple Hairpin (1959) placed 51st, and Feast of a Rich Family (1959), which he co-directed with Lee Sun-Fung, Ng Wui and Lo Ji-Hung, placed 84th.

Selected filmography

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  • 1936: House Number 66 (aka The Case of the Dismembered Body) - Director.
  • 1952: Girl in Red (Chinese: 一丈紅) - Director.[3]
  • 1953: In the Face of Demolition
  • 1963: The Millionaire's Daughter - Director [4]

Awards

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Personal life

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On 27 September 1996, Lee died in Hong Kong.

References

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  1. ^ Tit Lee
  2. ^ Welcome to the 24th Hong Kong Film Awards
  3. ^ "Girl in Red". hkmdb.com. October 24, 1952. Retrieved October 28, 2020.
  4. ^ "The Millionaire's Daughter". hkmdb.com. March 21, 1963. Retrieved October 31, 2020.
  5. ^ "Mr Lee Tit, 1913-1996". avenueofstars.com.hk. Retrieved June 16, 2021.
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